This is a quick review of the Choetech T510 Qi Wireless Car Charger Dock I am using.
Packaging and what's in the box
The dock comes with pretty much everything you need (and more) -
- the wireless dock itself
- an adaptor to use it with the air vent in your car
- a suction cup to use on your windscreen / dash
- a suction disc you can place on your dash to place the suction cup on
- 2 (yes 2) USB to Micro USB cables, a short one for when using dock in air vent and a longer one for when using dock on dash or windscreen
- small stick on cable runners to keep the USB cable from flopping around while you drive
- cigarette lighter adaptor to plug the USB cables into (5V,2100mA output)
Compatibility
It's a generic dock, and is more than big enough for the S5, and fits the Note 3 nicely as well. I'd expect it would just barely fit a 6 inch phone (space between the arms of the dock is 9.5cm (3.47 in) ).
Even though it is a wireless charger, it still has space in the 'bottom' edge for a standard size micro USB charger connector for phones that have a micro USB charging port in the center on the bottom of the phone - this means you can plug the USB charger directly into your phone for a quicker charge (wireless charging is usually less efficient than wired charging) or you can use the same dock with phones that do not have wireless charging.
Stability
The suction cup works well on glass and the suction disc. I have not used it in my car's air vents as they are very weak and will not support the weight of the dock and phone - this will obviously be a limitation for any dock that uses car air vents.
So far, I have not noticed any more vibration / shaking on the phone when in the dock, compared to other docks I have used, but then I have only driven on tarred roads in good condition while using it.
One tip - as the arms are not as thick as they could have been, and thus not as strong as they could be, they do not grip as well as they probably should. The solution to this is to squeeze them good and tight, though I expect this will put more strain on them and may result in them not lasting as long as one would expect - only time will tell.
Build Quality
With most 'generic' products made in China, build quality is usually sacrificed in a bid to keep costs down. The arms on the dock look quite thin and I expect they would break quite easily under stress, especially taking my 'tip' above into consideration. That being said, I am quite impressed with the build quality of this dock. Even though it is quite 'plasticky' it still looks premium, and seems pretty well put together. Also, it does not have the expected 'rattles' you get with low build quality plastic devices.
All in all, I'm quite impressed with this dock, and even though it is comparatively expensive (when compared to generic non wireless docks), it's not a bad price for a generic wireless dock, considering all the extras that come in the box (my xProDock, which was not wireless, not generic, and cost more, did not even have a cigarette lighter adaptor, never mind handy cable runners).
-EDIT-
It seems that I was a little premature about commenting on the build quality, as it seems to have 'broken sort of'. It seems the plastic piece housing the suction cup and the plastic arm have partly come apart ever so slightly, but there is now a rattle and you can see vibrations in the phone when mounted. Maybe it was me that did something, but still, you'd expect it to last a little longer.
I use my phone for navigation and also as an in car DVR, so I use iBolt's Dock 'n Drive app, as it has built in support for DailyRoads Voyager.
In the screenshots below, you'll notice I have an NFC tag (yes I know I shoulda used a black one) on the dock. I use this in conjunction with the Trigger app to automatically enable bluetooth, turn off wireless, set volume to max, enable GPS (you need root for this option) and then launch iBolt Dock 'n Drive (I do not both enabling 'dock mode', or using the iBolt Dockmode app, as Samsung has removed dock mode from the S5)
Notes about using NFC and Wireless Charging
As I am not yet able to get the Samsung Wireless Charging Cover (but will when they are available), I have purchased a third party wireless charging receiver for my S5, which fits under the standard (non wireless) back cover, with only the slightest of bulges (yes I know it probably messes up the water resistance of the phone, but then I don;t usually leave it in a glass of water, or take it swimming) and it also allows me to use my Spigen Slim fit case. I am not sure if what I am about to describe is due to the wireless charging receiver I am using, but thought I would mention it anyway.
(This only applies to people that use a non swipe lock screen, as NFC is disabled when using a non swipe lock screen.)
When I put my phone in the dock, NFC will only pick up the tag in the dock if I have already unlocked the phone. This is because NFC does not seem to work once the phone is charging wirelessly. This means that if I put the phone in the dock while the phone is locked and it starts charging wirelessly, when I unlock the phone, NFC will not pick up the NFC tag.
- EDIT - kms108 has just confirmed that he does not have the issue with NFC and wireless charging when he uses the Genuine Samsung Wireless Charging kit (for desktop, not for car), so I guess the issue I am experiencing lies somewhere in the car dock, or the wireless receiver. I've ordered a Genuine Samsung Wireless Cover and will update this post on whether that has the same issues with NFC on this car dock.
Dock with windscreen suction cup
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DailyRoads Voyager
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Couple of questions...
Does the mount have a standard garmin 17mm ball mount on the back?
Have you watched it charge the phone when in use.... Ie screen on, gps on etc... As wireless chargers are generally low output, many can't charge more than the phone discharges.
Does it work with a handset with a case?
How would we know if the coil in the charger matches up to the location of the charger in the phone? I note that phones wireless receivers are in different places
Any pics of the rear of the mount and the handset in the mount with and without a case.
Cheers
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The T510 has 3 coils for multi positioning.
"Does the mount have a standard garmin 17mm ball mount on the back? " - No. Look at the picture I took of the dock disassembled and you will see where the ball mount is.
"Have you watched it charge the phone when in use.... Ie screen on, gps on etc... As wireless chargers are generally low output, many can't charge more than the phone discharges." - Yes. Depending on what you are doing, it will struggle to charge. When I tested with wifi on, BT on, GPS on, and recording video in background, battery went down about 1% in 6 minutes. I only had it plugged into the USB port of my PC (dunno how much it outputs, but I read it's only about 500mA), so may get different result in car. Adaptor that comes with dock puts out 5v at 2100mA, and dock itself has sticker that says input is 1500mA. So if efficiency is about <= 75% (as per the packaging) then I guess in a car you could expect a maximum of between 1125mA and 1575mA going to the phone wirelessly.
"Does it work with a handset with a case?" - Yes, but depends on the case obviously. Would not recommend using with a wallet / flip type case. My pictures show it being used with a Spigen Slim Fit case
"How would we know if the coil in the charger matches up to the location of the charger in the phone? I note that phones wireless receivers are in different places" - it beeps and starts charging. As kms108 says, there are three coils on this model (as per the picture below) to allow for different positions. To be honest, I had more difficulty finding the charging 'sweetspot' on my Lugulake charging pad than I did on this dock, as it works with no issues in the dock.
"Any pics of the rear of the mount and the handset in the mount with and without a case." - Sure, see below. No pictures without case, as it makes no difference.
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Shows 3 coils used on this model
Dock has a charge light which goes blue when charging (green means it is receiving power)
Disassembled, dock arm
Disassembled, dock itself, showing where adaptor that clips onto arm goes
Rear of dock when assembled
Phone in case, in dock
Phone in case, in dock, showing blue charging light
I'll order this once I can find a case that goes on the phone with the genuine wireless cover. Thanks for your time and answers.
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uberNoobZA said:
"Does the mount have a standard garmin 17mm ball mount on the back? " - No. Look at the picture I took of the dock disassembled and you will see where the ball mount is.
"Have you watched it charge the phone when in use.... Ie screen on, gps on etc... As wireless chargers are generally low output, many can't charge more than the phone discharges." - Yes. Depending on what you are doing, it will struggle to charge. When I tested with wifi on, BT on, GPS on, and recording video in background, battery went down about 1% in 6 minutes. I only had it plugged into the USB port of my PC (dunno how much it outputs, but I read it's only about 500mA), so may get different result in car. Adaptor that comes with dock puts out 5v at 2100mA, and dock itself has sticker that says input is 1500mA. So if efficiency is about <= 75% (as per the packaging) then I guess in a car you could expect a maximum of between 1125mA and 1575mA going to the phone wirelessly.
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I have tested at home with WiFi on, Bluetooth streaming music on repeat mode to my Sony MW600 on, GPS on, NFC on, Air View on, Air Gesture on,
and the battery kept at 100%.
Anybody know how well this works with a Nillkin NJ003? I'm looking at wireless charging options for my car, and that's the charging module I'm putting in my phone..
Bought this yesterday based on the OP's comments about it, and unfortunately it wasn't a stable way to charge my S4. I was looking for something that was future proof for me to upgrade to an S5 Prime / Galaxy F / whatever the next thing will be called. I ordered it through Amazon Prime, did 1 day shipping since Saturday's are usually my only day to screw with stuff since I work M-F and live on the road most of the time during the week. Charger constantly goes in and out of charging, won't charge up my phone, and looks / feels so flimsy that I don't find it stable enough to securely hold my phone while driving.
You can see my full review, noting that it is in fact an Amazon Verified Purchase review, by clicking here if you like, but overall, I was very disappointed in this mount as I'd like to replace my iBolt with something I can use with my next phone and not look so "generic or universal" as many of these crap mounts do. Some might remember me for being the one who did the extensive review on the iBolt for the S4, just as detailed as this review was, but unfortunately, there are discrepancies with this charger from enough people that make this a hard purchase to make, contrary to how the iBolt was for the S4 - everyone who bought one liked it and knew it just worked. I want to be prepared for the future and iBolt hasn't come out with anything yet and that sucks, but without buying something device specific from ProClip, etc, I don't see any other way of guaranteeing a solid, consistent charge....
EDIT 1 - I've sent it back and received my refund for it already, and put in my Craigsdock (Samsung) mount last night, but Greenjia, the company who distributes these Choetech mounts on Amazon, apparently didn't like my review being posted there SO much that they're sending me another one for free to review and then hopefully change my review on Amazon.... two things with this, first, I have verified with them that I have already received a refund, put in a new dock, and will not pay for another one that I am nearly 100% certain won't be any different, and second, I told them repeatedly that I have no use for this dock since I have a far superior dock already installed in the car that doesn't rely on wireless charging, a technology that is far from perfect and will almost always have issues with flagship devices using a lot of power / radios / sensors / screen on all the time, etc. So we'll see, I will update with whatever happens.....
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I thought I would share with you my experience of the QI charger I recently purchased from FastTech.
After seeing some reviews of these wireless chargers I thought I would take the plunge & get one myself.
Website.
Firstly, the FastTech website is pretty well laid out, its fairy easy to navigate & find what you want. What I do like about the site is they tend to include lots of images of the item you are buying - many sites usually include a generic picture that's at a poor resolution, but FastTech really go all out to include as much information as possible. This includes data sheets, specifications, size, weight etc etc. The attention to detail is top notch & nothing of importance gets overlooked.
Choosing the charger.
FastTech list quite a few QI chargers. These range from big twin versions for dual charging, specific chargers for certain devices life the Nexus 4, Galaxy Note 2/S3 down to the cheaper generic ones.
I decided to choose this one:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/11...owered-qi-inductive-wireless-charger-for-car-
I would say that this is generic one but for $40/£30 (At time of writing) its not bad value compared to other QI Wireless chargers on the market.
One of the main reasons I chose this version is that it comes with a Micro USB connector rather than a small round power connector like most other versions do. This means I can use any Micro USB cable I own. It also states that charger works via a car charger or a USB port; most other QI chargers only work using a wall socket which provides enough voltage/amp for the device to operate. At the time of purchasing I was highly dubious that the charger would work correctly using an USB port on a PC but I crossed my fingers that it would.
Ordering & Delivery
Ordering is pretty much as expected & only take a few minutes to register. Entering in the details is easy & the website provided clear & easy to follow instructions, so if you are used to ordering online there's nothing to worry about. I paid via PayPal - quick & easy.
Delivery is free so that's a bonus & once your order is placed & sent, a tracking reference is included along with a nice photograph of your item with your address on to show you that its been posted - nice touch!
Now comes the 'negative' part..... delivery! Its takes a long time, approximately 21 days to be precise. That's from Hong Kong to the UK. I've ordered stuff from Hong Kong in the past & its usually taken less than 10 days, buts that's usually small stuff. What didn't help was the parcel tacking - it wasn't very informative. The only time I got an up date was when the parcel arrived in the UK & the tracking reported that it had arrived in the country. However, it still took 4 days from then to get to my house.
I'm not really saying this was an issue for me but I was getting a little nervous whether I would turn up!! So, If anyone orders anything from FastTech please be aware that you might have to wait over 3 weeks for your item.
Packaging & Contents:
The charger arrived in a standard jiffy bag & the box containing the charger was inside. The box was wrapped up with some additional bubble wrap to help prevent it from any bumps or knocks it may suffer from its 6000 mile (give or take!) journey from Hong Kong to the UK. Luckily it had seemed to have done its job as everything seemed ok & the box was fairly undamaged apart from a slight crease in one of the corners.
The QI charger comes in nice thick white card presentation box very similar to the boxes that mobiles are shipped in. Its design is simple & minimalistic with just a few logos & a photo on it to indicate what's inside.
Once in the box you are greeted with the QI Charger. Under the charger & its cardboard support sleeve is the Micro USB cable & tucked away in the corner is the mains wall charger in a box - this is the European version & doesn't fit a UK wall socket. I don't know why, but I convinced myself the a Euro 2 Pin to UK 3 Pin adapter was included but there isn't. The FastTechs website clearly states that the charger only ships with a EURO style plug, I have no idea why I thought that there was an adapter included.
QI Charger - A closer look.
The QI charger is made standard white plastic, nothing special. Its approximately the same size as a Galaxy Note 2, so if you have seen or held one of these then you will know how big it is. One thing that stands out about the charger is that its incredibly light, this along with the cheap looking white plastic, makes the device feel exceptionally cheap. Because it is so light it actually makes the unit feel hollow & its hard to be convinced that there is actually anything inside.
I also think the colour doesn't help. The white plastic picks up mucky marks quickly - in fact it was covered in dirty finger prints before I even touched it. In my opinion, I believe black plastic would have helped the overall look of the device.
The build quality is ok, again nothing special - screw-less design with two half's glued together. The underside has four small corner dimples moulded in the back plastic which the charger sits on when put on flat surface. Its a shame that these aren't little rubber feet to give the charger a more no slip effect when on a hard surface.
Usability.
As mentioned before, I could not check how the charger worked using the mains adapter because it only fitted a European wall socket. So, I tried it out on one of my PC USB ports. I used a USB2 socket because this is the common port that most PC/Laptops have. My PC has does have USB3 sockets but these can provide a different (better) current which may not represent everyone else's setup. Once plugged in the chargers green power light comes on. This light is constant & cannot be turned off unless you unplug the charger.
Unexpectedly, the charger worked really well using only a USB port. This was a real surprise as the wall charger has an output of 2A & a USB2 port only has an output of 500mA, I was expecting the phone not to charge properly because of the big difference in current. It also worked fine when plugged into my laptops USB port.
As you can see from the photos the phone charge 'zone' is quite forgiving & the phone can be placed on the charger without the need to position it accurately. I found that I could place my phone on the charger relatively care free. There was no need to readjust the position or find a millimeter perfect position for the charging that some other QI charges seem to have.
It has to be noted though that the QI charging coil in the Nexus 4 is offset towards the bottom of the phone - about 1/3 of the way up. The induction charging coil in the QI Charger is central, therefore the phones best position on the charger is so that the top of the phone is level with the edge of the charger where the USB cable is inserted. If I placed the phone centrally on the charger it would not charge.
I noticed that there is a very slight magnetic attraction between the phone & the charger when the induction coils are aligned. This is particularly usefully as it helps with the phone location to the charger (you can feel it 'grab') & also prevents the phone from moving/slipping if the charger is place on a slight slope.
When the phone is placed on the QI charger & connects, the charger emits a single beep & a blue light starts to flash in the corner of the device to indicate a successful pairing & charging has started. Also, the phone acknowledges that a connection to the charger has been made and produces a quiet tone to say its now charging.
Strangely, I found that the QI charger actually charged my phone more quickly that a standard USB cable that's connected to a PC/Laptop. It also charges the phone all the way up to 100% & keeps it there. Once the phone got to 100% I experienced no power loss over the space of about 45 minutes. However, this might be a concern as once at 100% the charger doesn't seem to switch off & the phone remained warm.
On the subject of heat, as with most QI chargers the phone got hot while being charged wirelessly. I monitored the temperature of the battery & it never got over 41C
My Nexus 4 has a DBrand skin on the back & it didn't seem to interfere with the charging process. I don't own a bumper or case so I couldn't test how well the charger would work if one of those were fitted to the phone.
For those of you who might want to use the charger at night, the green & blue lights are fairly bright & might be a tad annoying if you intend to use it in the bedroom.
Conclusion.
In a nut shell the QI Wireless Charger that I purchased from FastTech works really well & it actually exceeded my expectations when plugged in to a PC or Laptop.
The position of the phone on the charger is fairly forgiving & a full battery charge is accomplished even on USB. All in all I'm happy with how the charger works & has it has permanent place on my desk at work.
....... but........
However, taking a step back & looking at the whole QI Wireless charging method I feel like its all a bit redundant & not real necessary.
Currently, QI chargers are just too expensive in what they are. The Nexus 4 Orb sells for silly money & the cheap chargers still retailer for more than 10 wall chargers put together! At the end of the day it only charges the phone, and 'Only' is a word that needs emphasising; because if I use a USB cable to charge the phone I can still use the phone with the cable plugged in. Also if the cable is plugged into a PC/Laptop I can transfer files as well. The QI charger takes all these useful features away.
Also you are still tied to where the QI charger is plugged into so you don't gain any real world additional freedom from a charging cable. It kind of feels like a docking station without the bonus of being able to transfer files to the PC.
In a way I feel that QI chargers are sold like a cool iPhone feature - they look cool, people who see it go 'wow' & it makes your mates jealous. But at the end of the day its not really that different to the thing it replaces & may not even work any better!
OK, it looks like from the above statements that I actually hate QI wireless charging & that people shouldn't bother with them. That's not what I think at all & in fact believe that the charger is a cool gadget, I've been showing it off to nearly everyone that passes my desk at work. I've written this review to point out the Pros and Cons of buying & owning a QI Wireless charger & to show that it might not suit everybody's expectations. My only major criticism is the price. The charger I purchased does not look or feel like its worth £30 ($40). If the price drops below £10 ($15) then the price would genuinely reflect the product. I'm assuming that the price currently reflects the new QI charging technology, hopefully prices will start to drop in the upcoming months when (or if) QI charging becomes popular.
So to sum up, if you're in the market for a wireless charger for your Nexus 4 phone then I highly recommend this QI Charger from FastTech. However, consider it more of an cool impulse purchase rather than a must have, can't live without gadget.
Pros
Works as intended.
Fully supports PC USB charging
Charges to 100%
Positioning of phone on charger is quiet lenient
Free delivery & parcel tracking from FastTech
FastTech offer refunds if unhappy with item & replacements if device is faulty.
Show off to your mates
Cons
Feels cheap
Quite Expensive
Doesn't necessarily replace wired charging
Packaging only contains European wall charger
Delivery took longer than expected from FastTech
Get laughed at by mates for spending £30/$40
MARKS OUT OF 10
DESIGN: 7
FUNCTIONALITY: 9
FEATURES: 7
VALUE FOR MONEY: 4
OVERALL: 7
Hope you enjoyed the review. Please post comments below.
Review by Chris B
cmberry20 said:
However, taking a step back & looking at the whole QI Wireless charging method I feel like its all a bit redundant & not real necessary.
Currently, QI chargers are just too expensive in what they are. The Nexus 4 Orb sells for silly money & the cheap chargers still retailer for more than 10 wall chargers put together! At the end of the day it only charges the phone, and 'Only' is a word that needs emphasising; because if I use a USB cable to charge the phone I can still use the phone with the cable plugged in. Also if the cable is plugged into a PC/Laptop I can transfer files as well. The QI charger takes all these useful features away.
Also you are still tied to where the QI charger is plugged into so you don't gain any real world additional freedom from a charging cable. It kind of feels like a docking station without the bonus of being able to transfer files to the PC.
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i have one of these with euro plug (not usb). the comment above is exactly how i feel after couple of usage. not only it doesn't do data transfer, but usage too is inconvenient, due to (a) you can't pick up your phone, (b) touchscreen is much less responsive during charge. with that $40, i might as well bought a real dock and other accessories.
Just a quick update.
I can confirm that the charger stops charging the phone once 100% is reached. I think there's '100% with still a little more left to charge' & '100% Full'! I noticed that the charger would still carrying on charging for 5 minutes or so once 100% was reached, I think that it must be because the battery isnt quite fully charged. After that, the blue light switches of the phone is allowed to discharge. But as soon as the phone looses less than 1% the charger recharges it.
It basically trickle charges the phone to keep it at 100%. I certainly don't get the issue where the phone has lost 5 to 10% of its charge once 100% had reached.
Thank you for the honest and detailed review. I was considering this charger and looking for qi wireless chargers for the past few months but was never fully convinced about buying one because its not really as useful as it is just "cool". I thought it might be convenient to make a car dock out of because I wouldn't have worry about plugging and unplugging it. But I think for now I will just use a usb cable and maybe look at wireless chargers again once they're cheaper.
Thanks for the review OP. Like the person above me said, I too have considered getting one of those. The price it's at now is pretty tempting, but I don't think the Misses would appreciate me buying a $30 charger. I do think it would be an interesting thing to have and to mess around with but ahhhh I don't know. And speaking of USB 2.0... When do we think that phones will have USB 3.0?
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I bought one of these and it's great - except for the lights and beeping (I'd like to use it by my bed) - has anyone opened theirs up and successfully altered it?
thigger_tom said:
I bought one of these and it's great - except for the lights and beeping (I'd like to use it by my bed) - has anyone opened theirs up and successfully altered it?
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Well, I decided to have a go today. Opening it needed a sharp blade to help pry open the case (there are a /lot/ of plastic clips) but eventually ended up with everything accessible. Everything's soldered onto a single board with only the coil and USB connector separate. However, the buzzer can be opened up and the metal plate removed which silences it:
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There's a small flat hole in the side - put a small screwdriver in there, twist and the top will pop off. The round metal plate can then be picked out (I used blu-tack) before putting the top back on. I've kept the plate on the off-chance I ever want it to beep again.
A bit more blu-tack to cover each of the LEDs and I now have my ideal charger!
I'm pretty unhappy. I just unboxed mine, set my N4 on it and it's not working. I also bought a charging coil for my Note2. The N4 has the poetic Bumper on it and it seems that that small distance is too much for it to charge through. The Qi standard is 5mm to 40mm. This device doesn't seem to work at even 1 to 2 mm.
As a test I took a plastic SD card case I have that is 4mm thick and the charging coil from the note2 and with it, it won't work. but without it between it works fine.
Basically this thing is useless if you have a case.. I really thought the point of a wireless charger was that it would work through a case. LAME! I'll update if I learn anything more but as of this time, I'll probably be returning or selling mine...
joeavery2 said:
I'm pretty unhappy. I just unboxed mine, set my N4 on it and it's not working. I also bought a charging coil for my Note2. The N4 has the poetic Bumper on it and it seems that that small distance is too much for it to charge through. The Qi standard is 5mm to 40mm. This device doesn't seem to work at even 1 to 2 mm.
As a test I took a plastic SD card case I have that is 4mm thick and the charging coil from the note2 and with it, it won't work. but without it between it works fine.
Basically this thing is useless if you have a case.. I really thought the point of a wireless charger was that it would work through a case. LAME! I'll update if I learn anything more but as of this time, I'll probably be returning or selling mine...
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Might be a defective unit, or the coil isn't fully connected, or not enough juice from your USB. Is yours the same brand as OP's?
hmm, not sure if you have a faulty charge or if you have been unlucky with the build quality of your QI Charger.
I packed my phone up with some business cards & a foldered sheet of paper & it still happily charges up. I would say the gap it about 5mm to 6mm. (1/4" if you live in 'merica)
This is still being charged via USB 2 on a desktop PC.
thigger_tom said:
Well, I decided to have a go today. Opening it needed a sharp blade to help pry open the case(...).
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How did you manage to open it ? I tried to insert a very thin flat bladed screwdriver between the two parts of the device and slide it around it but nothing popped-up or anything, plus it slipped and I stabbed my thumb so I prefer not to use a knife...
I'm affraid I could break it by forcing the screwdriver inside.
I'd like to mute it because I work in an open space office. Also, this "beeep" is pretty annoying. The blue LED and the Nexus 4's LED are enough for me.
Thanks
Nekrozys said:
How did you manage to open it ? I tried to insert a very thin flat bladed screwdriver between the two parts of the device and slide it around it but nothing popped-up or anything, plus it slipped and I stabbed my thumb so I prefer not to use a knife...
I'm affraid I could break it by forcing the screwdriver inside.
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I used a sharp blade from a pocket knife. Inserted the edge of the blade along its length into the groove and used it to pop open the clips (there are loads). I think you could probably do it using one of the plastic pryer devices they use to open iPhone cases. I wouldn't recommend a screwdriver as there isn't enough surface area and the plastic is quite soft so you'll probably just make a load of marks in the side of the case.
You don't need to use the pointy end so there shouldn't be a risk of stabbing yourself doing it like that!
My thumb and I thank you.
I was looking at this wireless charging kit for my Galaxy S4 I337 and I wanted to check here before wasting any money. Is this a legit product that works well or something I should avoid? Is there anything better if this is garbage? Thanks all!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2ecf1d5a17
The receiver looks like it should fit. Whether or not it abides by the Qi standard I wouldn't dare guess about that. It has no company markings, just the Qi logo. But that wouldn't affect the phone itself just if the pad/receiver were compatible with other pads/receivers. Lastly I'm not going to bet it really can do 1000mha but for $19 I'd give it a shot if I hadn't already bought a set a while back.
mbnocx said:
I was looking at this wireless charging kit for my Galaxy S4 I337 and I wanted to check here before wasting any money. Is this a legit product that works well or something I should avoid? Is there anything better if this is garbage? Thanks all!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2ecf1d5a17
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That one is kind of old school.
Look for two things:
Chip located in the gap left where you insert the sd card...results in better back fit.
NFC included on the insert---not "works with NFC", acutally has an NFC loop and the other two connector pads for NFC
I can't find the one I bought, but the Nillkin one looks similar to mine.
Can anyone post a link to the product that they use that works really well? There are tons out there and I just want to make sure I don't pick one that is known to be junk.
Aside from the wireless receivers that fit in the existing back cover, I have thought about getting this official back cover and then just a generic charging pad. If I won't be able to use a case with either, I may prefer the extra bulk this back cover will cause instead of something that fits in the existing back cover. If what you have works with cases, let me know what type of case you use too.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...ywords=Galaxy+S4+wireless+charging+back+cover
Thanks!!!
mbnocx said:
Can anyone post a link to the product that they use that works really well?
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This charger and receiver work well for me, I picked these based on user reviews:
I can't post links, so look on Amazon for : PowerBot® PB1020 Qi Enabled Wireless Charger , and the : Zitrades(TM) 2013 Latest Qi Standard wireless Charger receiver pad
The pad is thin and fits within the stock back cover.
Cool, thanks!
I bought these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CU7FO5C/
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/ac...arging-plate-sku6290260.html#fbid=AVBWGlRN5tV
they work exceptionally well, charges through thick cases (I use a Trident Aegis) and though it can be a bit finicky on placement, it works really well and charges at about 675mha. Not the fastest but still good.
they work exceptionally well, charges through thick cases (I use a Trident Aegis) and though it can be a bit finicky on placement, it works really well and charges at about 675mha. Not the fastest but still good.[/QUOTE]
I have bought more then 3 qi charger for my s4 few months ago (price range from $15 to $35), and I finally gave up on these charger.
The charging speed is incredible slow and sometime makes the phone hot. If you put a QI charger in your office, in a busy day and your battery level is low, if you count on the qi charger, then it'll be defiantly a night mare. I'll prefer to wait for the next generation wireless charging technology to come available.
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I have bought more then 3 qi charger for my s4 few months ago (price range from $15 to $35), and I finally gave up on these charger.
The charging speed is incredible slow and sometime makes the phone hot. If you put a QI charger in your office, in a busy day and your battery level is low, if you count on the qi charger, then it'll be defiantly a night mare. I'll prefer to wait for the next generation wireless charging technology to come available.
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very interesting. I've never had an issue with heat, neither with the charging pad nor the receiver in the phone even with the thick case on. I average with mysetup between 16 to 23% charge/hr it's no 40 or 50 I get with a proper wire/adapter setup, but it's more than enough at work and totally enough while sleeping. What was your receiver rated at? the one I linked to is rated at 1000mha (whether or not it charges that fast, I can't comment, my pad is only rated at 750).
What most people don't like about these types of chargers is you can't charge while you use it, phone has to be laying on the charger and all, or they have the screen to be set constantly on or whatever which will slow down your charging. Not saying these were your issues, but I'd recommend running a few tests, it sounds like you've tried different pads, have you bought another receiver for the phone? install an app to help monitor the battery charge and usage (I find battery monitor widget fairly accurate, it'll tell you your charge your charge percentage/hr). just my thoughts for you.
I ended up purchasing the following two items. I mainly need this for my work desk as I often run out of battery well before the end of a work day. Having this on my desk will help because I can charge more frequently and keep a higher battery meter. When I'm home I don't mind using a power cable as the way I'm setup works well there. Anyway, we'll see how this all works and I appreciate all the replies.
Receiver: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CU7FO5C/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
Charging Pad: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IXKVBAW/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_2
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very interesting. I've never had an issue with heat, neither with the charging pad nor the receiver in the phone even with the thick case on. I average with mysetup between 16 to 23% charge/hr it's no 40 or 50 I get with a proper wire/adapter setup, but it's more than enough at work and totally enough while sleeping. What was your receiver rated at? the one I linked to is rated at 1000mha (whether or not it charges that fast, I can't comment, my pad is only rated at 750).
What most people don't like about these types of chargers is you can't charge while you use it, phone has to be laying on the charger and all, or they have the screen to be set constantly on or whatever which will slow down your charging. Not saying these were your issues, but I'd recommend running a few tests, it sounds like you've tried different pads, have you bought another receiver for the phone? install an app to help monitor the battery charge and usage (I find battery monitor widget fairly accurate, it'll tell you your charge your charge percentage/hr). just my thoughts for you.
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I don't remember the rated mha, because I haven't used it for long time. Maybe they're the very first generation products with lots of problem.
But just like you said, you have to laying down the phone while it's charging, this is the biggest problem for me. In a working desk, you can still using your phone while the charging cable is connected, and the charging speed is incredibly faster then the QI charger, if you use the QI pad, you need to put it back to the pad every time, if you're busy, you don't have time to put it back and make sure they're properly aligned, that's why I eventually give up on the product.
But I just thinking, if some day in the future, the whole working desk can be a QI charger support your tablet and your phone's power, that will be a great invention for our everyday life.
niking3 said:
I don't remember the rated mha, because I haven't used it for long time. Maybe they're the very first generation products with lots of problem.
But just like you said, you have to laying down the phone while it's charging, this is the biggest problem for me. In a working desk, you can still using your phone while the charging cable is connected, and the charging speed is incredibly faster then the QI charger, if you use the QI pad, you need to put it back to the pad every time, if you're busy, you don't have time to put it back and make sure they're properly aligned, that's why I eventually give up on the product.
But I just thinking, if some day in the future, the whole working desk can be a QI charger support your tablet and your phone's power, that will be a great invention for our everyday life.
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The starting Gen of inductive charging had a lot of problems, mainly weak circuits in detecting the phone requiring precise lining up. Things are a bit better now especially if you run a naked or think phone case.
Sounds like a brilliant DIY to build an entire desk Qi charging pad. From what I recall the Qi is just a fancy chipset that makes it compatible so someone could theoretically make a desk laced with charging coils if someone had the time, energy and money to do so
Personally I like Qi for home evenings and work. I don't play with my phone at work or whilst I sleep. I also don't keep games on my phone, eats up too much power. During the day and general use I depend on my battery and my cable/plug while on the go. Inductive charging isn't perfect, and frankly will never be in my opinion, but great for those too lazy to plug in their phone (like my gf) or those who get up and down and don't want the hassle of constantly unplugging and plugging their phone in every time. I see them in the same boat as smart watches. They have their niches none of which a normal person really NEEDS, but are fun to haves.
Theoriginalgiga said:
The starting Gen of inductive charging had a lot of problems, mainly weak circuits in detecting the phone requiring precise lining up. Things are a bit better now especially if you run a naked or think phone case.
Sounds like a brilliant DIY to build an entire desk Qi charging pad. From what I recall the Qi is just a fancy chipset that makes it compatible so someone could theoretically make a desk laced with charging coils if someone had the time, energy and money to do so
Personally I like Qi for home evenings and work. I don't play with my phone at work or whilst I sleep. I also don't keep games on my phone, eats up too much power. During the day and general use I depend on my battery and my cable/plug while on the go. Inductive charging isn't perfect, and frankly will never be in my opinion, but great for those too lazy to plug in their phone (like my gf) or those who get up and down and don't want the hassle of constantly unplugging and plugging their phone in every time. I see them in the same boat as smart watches. They have their niches none of which a normal person really NEEDS, but are fun to haves.
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Actually the first generation qi receiver and transmitter was one of the best, Im still using the first generation transmitter from yijieneng, detect all my receiver upto now, and I still have a few first gen S3 receiver, they are built using the best chipset and coil, but because the price of the actual reciever cost more that the oem one itself or 4-5 times the prices of the current receivers on ebay, I don't put them up on ebay.
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mbnocx said:
Can anyone post a link to the product that they use that works really well? There are tons out there and I just want to make sure I don't pick one that is known to be junk.
Aside from the wireless receivers that fit in the existing back cover, I have thought about getting this official back cover and then just a generic charging pad. If I won't be able to use a case with either, I may prefer the extra bulk this back cover will cause instead of something that fits in the existing back cover. If what you have works with cases, let me know what type of case you use too.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...ywords=Galaxy+S4+wireless+charging+back+cover
Thanks!!!
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I have this one, works with the S5 as well, but no link available.
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Hi,
After my battery went from full to empty in less than two hours when using a sat nav app yesterday, I need an in-car charger for the dashboard. I have a micro USB one but the flap on the Z3 makes it annoying. So I was wondering if there were any good magnetic adapters?
I have a 2A USB charger for the lighter socket, so I only need either a USB-magnetic cable, or an adapter that will take a micro USB. Ideally one that exits at the bottom of the phone so it can be routed neatly, rather than sideways which will then need to bend round.
Anyone have any recommendations? How about some pics of how you're set up in your car? (I have an airframe+ vent mount coming today)
the X2 magnetic charger (which just clips on any usb cable) on amazon has great reviews, depending on your case or mount you might have to shave off some of the adapter
proclip / brodit (depending on where you are in the world) offers great magnetic mounts and chargers, some need to be professionally installed, however its been stated in reviews that they fit tight so they might not work with cases, especially bulky ones and they have been known to peel up tempered glass screen protectors
I am in the same boat as you, I want a magnetic charging mount for my car and I spent a few hours tuesday researching options to no joy :|
I've used brodit mounts before but I wanted something a little more discreet than a hardwired solution - which is why I went for the Kenu Airframe+
The X2 seems to get good reviews but I'm not sure if it would be frustrating that the cable would come out sideways (as the phone would most likely be in landscape mode). Although many of the satnav apps I'm trying actually work pretty well in portrait..
if you got it horizontal the cable would be out the top or bottom yeah?
I usually keep mine in portrait
you use waze?
probably would be coming out of the bottom of the phone if in landscape.
don't know what I'm using yet - I have about 8 apps installed and I'm trying them out. Some have demo routes which is helpful, but some need me to use them while I'm driving to test so it'll take a while to settle on one.
I quite like tom tom's look and feel as I'm familiar with their standalone devices, and copilot seems good too. Haven't tried waze or google maps navigation yet, they're next.
yeah waze is killer, my CO recommended it and ive been hooked since
Its 95% effective when spotting speed traps and errs on the side of caution (sometimes cops wont be there, moved along, already pulled someone over), gives reports on potholes, construction ahead, real time traffic, speed traps, stopped cars, etc. its amazing, my friends and I are blown away.
its only difficulty is when you don't give it a direct address, it can have troubles searching for a restaurant or some such but if you have the street name you're set
mgiraudjr said:
the X2 magnetic charger (which just clips on any usb cable) on amazon has great reviews, depending on your case or mount you might have to shave off some of the adapter
proclip / brodit (depending on where you are in the world) offers great magnetic mounts and chargers, some need to be professionally installed, however its been stated in reviews that they fit tight so they might not work with cases, especially bulky ones and they have been known to peel up tempered glass screen protectors
I am in the same boat as you, I want a magnetic charging mount for my car and I spent a few hours tuesday researching options to no joy :|
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I have an X2 adapter, it's great, BUT it is not strong enough to be secure when under the device. The torque of the cable will cause it to come off when above the device too.
Using a thinner-gauge cbale might help, but then the voltage drop will be too great to keep the battery from discharging.
My personal favorite has been:
Right-angle MicroUSB (this makes a HUGE difference in convenience on the Sony devices, since the cable goes to the right instead of straight down from the mount) - http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Micro-USB-Cable-UUSBHAUB3RA/dp/B001AR4NC8/
Quick charge 2.0 car charger - http://www.amazon.com/Powermod-Charge-Certified--Vehicle-Charger/dp/B00P9UILUM/ - The StarTech cables are fairly thin gauge, so drop too much voltage when charging at 5v/2A to keep the phone charged during Navigation. QC2.0 chargers supply the Z3 with 9v, so the same wattage requires less current, and hence less voltage drop through the cable. (same reason long-distance power lines run in the hundreds of kilovolts...)
Does quick charge work through the magnetic port, or you mean you use the USB Port?
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Does quick charge work through the magnetic port, or you mean you use the USB Port?
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I use the USB port, the magnetic port is too unreliable for a vehicle. The thin-gauge right-angle cables make using the USB port MUCH less of a hassle, but they need QC2.0 for proper charging through such a thin cable. (too much voltage drop for high-power standard-voltage charging)
So, I ordered the Air Dock 2.0 for my S6. I want to do a full review with pictures, which I will add when I get a few more minutes, but I wanted to give a quick first impression before that.
As a dock, the nano foam surface works as described. As long as you have a glossy finish on your phone (either the phone itself, a glossy, flat case, or the sticker that they provide) it has an amazingly strong grip. However, if you have a rubberized case like I do (I currently have the Incipio Dual Pro), it does not hold it at all. Which is as advertised, so while I was just a little bit disappointed, I wasn't heartbroken. So, I slapped the sticker on the back (which is actually just a little bit wider than the case so it overlaps on the sides of the case by a little less than an 1/8"), and it worked perfectly. You do have to apply just a little bit of pressure to get it to really grab hold of the phone, regardless of whether you are using a naked phone or the sticker. You can't be delicate with the phone when you are attaching it to the dock. The one thing I wasn't overly impressed with was the sturdiness of the actual mount/arm. I bought the textured surface mount because I was hoping I could use it on the lower part of my dash under the radio which has a textured surface (I have a 2012 GMC Sierra without the center console). It did hold fine when I finally found a flat enough spot to attach it to. However, regardless of whether I had it mounted to the dash or the window, there is a lot of shake in the arm (again i bought the standard textured surface variety, not the long flexible variety). I believe the ball is a standard ball like most mounts have, so I may test fit another mount that I have to see if that improves things.
As a charger, I feel it leaves a lot to be desired. I used the Ampere app to monitor the charging voltage. While sitting still, it charges at about 380mA. However, while driving down the road, I noticed that every time I hit a bump and the mount shook, the charging would sometimes drop down to as low as 80mA. It never chirped to say that it disconnected from wireless charging, but it got very low. I have to wonder if the constant shaking of the mount arm could cause the charging coils on the charger and the coils on the phone to go out of alignment and reduce teh amount of charge. I don't completely understand the technology but I'd imagine they have to line up pretty darn close to each other to get a good connection. On a 30 minute drive on back roads, with either the Ampere app or the Car Home Ultra app running (plus bluetooth and GPS), I only gained 1% on the battery. I fear that with Spotify and Navigation running, it may actually lose battery %. Also, in full disclosure, I did run that app with both the Incipio case on and the phone naked on the charger, with pretty much the same results. I am going on a work trip this next week and will be in driving for about 9 hours, so I will have a little better test case for how the charging portion works. I'll update this post either during or after that trip.
As for the NFC, I tried a couple of different apps (Trigger and NFC Tools/Tasks) to try to get it to start Car Home Ultra when I set the phone on the charger. I was never able to consistently get it to recognize the NFC. I will fully admit that this is the first time I've tried to use NFC for anything consistently (I use Wallet at McD's occasionally, but that's about it). So, I may not be hitting the NFC chip in the phone and the NFC chip in the dock just right. I tried "swiping" the phone in from all directions before attaching it and also tried attaching it at different points as opposed to centering the phone and charger on each other. Nothing seemed to help, sometimes the NFC picked up, most of the time it did not.
Overall, I am not sure this charger is worth $100 (I bought it direct from the AirDock site as opposed to Indiegogo because from Indiegogo you can't return the dock if you don't like it but you can if you buy direct). As a mount, it's very easy to slap the phone on the nano foam pad and it sticks, but as a charger I am not sure it performs up to par. I understand that there is a lot of discussion about wireless charging in general and whether it has enough output to charge when there is a consistent draw from navigation and music apps so it may not be the docks fault that the technology just isn't efficient enough. They could probably sell a lot more units by offering a version without NFC and Wireless charging and sell it as just a dock with BYOC (bring your own charger) for about half of what they are charging.
Let me know if there is anything specific you want me to focus on for when I do a full review with photos.
Thanks!
I have the first gen air dock. I've stopped using it because I experienced similar experiences as you. Wireless charging is pretty slow, especially if display brightness is up and navigation is running. What's worse is that it heats the phone up. In summer months, I'll actually see thermo warnings on my Note 3.
Just like you said about "offering a version without NFC and Wireless charging", I've done precisely just that. I bought an iMagnet Mount from amazon and replaced that with the airdock. I charge it with a wired charger. The magnet is super strong, and now I can really charge the phone without overheating it. Attaching/detaching the phone is still very easy, but I actually trust the iMagnet mount more.
ihuntinde said:
I am going on a work trip this next week and will be in driving for about 9 hours, so I will have a little better test case for how the charging portion works. I'll update this post either during or after that trip.
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Hi,
Are you able to share the results of your 9 hour trip and the phone charging during that? I'm considering getting the AirDock myself.
More results?
Yes, I am also VERY interested in seeing the results from the 9-hour drive please!
I am currently using a magnet setup + wired fast charger for my Note 5. I do love the convenience of magnet mounts, and really hoping to come up with a good solution to add Qi charging now. I have only been able to find 4 alternatives to the AirDock ($20-$50) and all of them have very mixed reviews, so I have been hesitant to try any.
The other thing I don't like about any of these is that they are all windshield mounts, and none have a dash mount. I should clarify... I need a dash mount with a surface of about 1-inch diameter that uses 3M tape. While some of these suction cups may work on a dash, they are typically 2-3 inches in diameter, and that won't fit anywhere on my dash, and I refuse to use the windshield as it would ruin my visibility/safety.
Right now I am experimenting with a DIY solution that cost me about $20 total. I can share details after I am done, and I may even make a Youtube video. Will then do some performance runs to see charge rates. It might be that I am satisfied with no gain, but no loss either. The thing I like about the DIY solution I am building is that it's modularized so I can remove the Qi charger and revert back to my current setup of magnet + wired fast charge, if and when I need that...
Finally I bought the AirDock myself. I am using it with the CD mount.
I use it with GPS nav and spotify music streamed via bluetooth to car stereo. By using the wireless charging it usually keeps the battery stable, it might move by couple percent up or down, depends on the trip length.
Great review. I was considering Air Dock for a long time
Hey guys, I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a fast wireless charging car mount. There was one at walmart called black web and it shows that it does 5w and 10w fast wireless charging for galaxy devices. Well I went and hooked it up into the car and plugged into the green fast charge usb port on the cigarette adapter but it only did regular wireless charging. I tried multiple ports etc... No go so I had to return it.
Just bought this one and love it.. I know it's a bit expensive.. but for daily use, worth! I love the blue LED to let me know it's charging:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H33CLXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
someonexh said:
Just bought this one and love it.. I know it's a bit expensive.. but for daily use, worth! I love the blue LED to let me know it's charging:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H33CLXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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So it's motorized? That's cool, I was thinking of spending $40-50 anyways. Does it fit an s10+ with a case?
2020 Best qi wireless phone charger car mount
2020 fast wireless charging car mount
DO WE REALLY NEED A WIRELESS PHONE CHARGER CAR MOUNT?
It is a problem for some drivers. Actually, Every car should have a safe way to hold a phone. But How to find the best smart wireless phone charger car mount? It is a problem for lots of people. We are always been told that you should not use a mobile phone while driving at all. But in reality, for many drivers, it’s the source for navigation, information, messages, music, and (of course) phone calls. However, if you hold the phone in your hand as you drive—or look down at it in a cupholder or center-console bin—it can also be a major distraction and safety risk. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says “fatal crash risk is 66 percent higher when using a mobile phone during driving” and that it “was a contributing factor in more than 800 crash deaths on U.S. roads during 2017.” That's terrible! Here we will analysis some of the new cell phone car mount wireless charger, which combines wireless charging and phone holder 2 in 1.
WHAT'S THE ADVANTAGES OF WIRELESS CAR CHARGING MOUNT?
Actually, A good smartphone mount can greatly reduce those risks by holding your phone steady, where you can easily see the screen and access on-screen buttons without blocking your view or forcing you to take your eyes off the road for too long. More Over, we need to charge our phones during the driving to keep the mobiles powered. With the wireless charger car mount automatic clamping at dash level, using it becomes more like operating a car radio, which has little effect on driving performance or crash risk. We’d hedge that a bit—phone use while driving is still a distraction—but clearly, placement matters, and a good mount makes the inevitable phone use less dangerous.
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If you want to use your smartphone while driving—to get directions, play music, or take phone calls—A good wireless smartphone car charging mount will hold your phone steady in a convenient place while you drive—without blocking your view of the road, and is much safer than, say, holding a phone in your hand or having to look down at a cupholder or dash bin. Wireless charging mounts, like the one we review from sinregeek in this guide, offer the added convenience of charging Qi-compatible phones while you drive.
WHAT KIND OF WIRELESS CHARGING CAR MOUNT DO YOU NEED?
Depending on your car’s dash design, as well as your personal preferences, you’ll need to decide two things: whether to get a dash/windshield wireless car mount or a car Air vent mount charging mount, and whether to get a tension-grip cradle or a magnetic grip for the phone. Let's have a look each of their advantages and disadvantages, and you can know which cell phone car mount wireless charger will be your choice.
Dash/windshield mounts: This type of mount attaches to the windshield or the top of the dash, generally with a suction cup and/or an adhesive pad. This places your phone close to your normal line of sight while you’re driving and doesn’t block your view of, or access to, the dashboard and its controls. Keep in mind that some states have laws about where you’re allowed to place devices on the windshield.
Vent mounts: These models slip onto the slats of your car’s climate-control air vents. However, they can block air from the vent or, depending on the car, access to some dash controls. Vent mounts tend to be a bit less sturdy than dash mounts, although it depends on the combination of car, mount, and phone. Sometimes they can weigh down the slats, too, which can affect your view of the screen. And we’ve heard a few reports of vent mounts breaking a vent’s slats, although we’ve never encountered this problem.
Tension-grip cradles: This type of mount physically grips your phone to hold it in place, usually with arms that extend and contract from the side. Some of them also have a third arm extending from the bottom for added support. The best cradles expand to fit any size handset, close securely around your phone, and let you install or remove a phone quickly with one hand.
Magnetic: Compared with using a tension-grip design, attaching or removing your phone from a magnetic mount is even quicker and easier. You just hold your phone near the mount, and, when it’s properly aligned, the magnet will “grab” it and hold it in place.It will start wireless charging your iphone or other qi-enabled mobile phones immeditely. Similarly, you simply pull the phone off to remove it. And don’t worry: These magnets won’t hurt your phone, and they’re often just as stable and secure as a tension-arm design.
Infrared sensor car charger:automatic wireless mobile phone charger car mount infrared sensor clamp is another choice to wireless charge the phone during the driving.
Leading 15W Qi Fast car phone charger
If your phone is not wireless charging compatible, It is ok if you attach a thin metal plate to the phone or its case (inside or outside), so the magnet has something to hold onto. To align with the magnets in conventional, noncharging car phone mounts, the plate is typically placed in the center of the phone’s rear side. But this location can interfere with wireless chargers. If your phone is qi compatible, the magnetic wireless car charging mount will have special design with the metal plates, most of them are round shape magnetics around the charging coil, which won't affect the charging at all.
Other considerations: Unlike regular phone mounts for cars, wireless charging car mount models need to be plugged into a vehicle’s 12-volt outlet (aka cigarette lighter) to provide juice to the phone, and this could affect where you place it. For most cars, a mount in the center area of the dash would be closer to the outlet, while one mounted in the left corner of the dash or windshield—an otherwise popular location—would mean draping the cord over the steering column or routing it under the dash (if it’s long enough). Alternatively, you could hard-wire the mount to the car’s fuse box, either by doing it yourself (if you’re comfortable enough with car wiring) or taking the vehicle to a car-audio installer.
Although wireless charging mounts are handy, don’t expect them to charge your phone at the same rate as a wired charger. The fastest wired chargers can get recent phones up to about 50 percent in only half an hour, while the models we tested here had less than half that speed. That said, most of the mounts we tested come with a separate USB adapter that’s plugged in to a car’s 12-volt outlet, so you can swap it for one with higher amperage if you want to optimize your wireless charging speed.
Here we picked some of the different wireless car chargers, which with different designs and function.Sinregeek is a new but fast growing brands in mobile phone accessories, especially in wireless chargers including home and in-car use. They have own R&D team, focus on wireless charging products from the year 2014, which is very professional and focus.